sprocket
3 synonyms for sprocket, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it.
“The bike chain slipped off the rear sprocket.”
cog
sprocket wheel
2. noun
A placeholder name used for a generic, unspecified, or made-up product.
“The textbook example used "widgets and sprockets" as a stand-in company's products.”
How to use sprocket
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rear sprocket
sprocket wheel
chain and sprocket
Etymology
Origin uncertain; first recorded in the 1500s, possibly linked to Italian words for "spool" or "spur", or to English "spoke" and "spike".
Full origin of sprocket →Frequently asked questions
What does “sprocket” mean?
The word “sprocket” means a toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it. In plain terms, a toothed wheel that grips a chain or belt to move it, like on a bicycle or in machinery.
How do you pronounce “sprocket”?
“Sprocket” is pronounced SPRO-kiht (/ˈspɹɒkɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sprocket” in a sentence?
Here is “sprocket” used in a sentence: “The bike chain slipped off the rear sprocket.”
What part of speech is “sprocket”?
“Sprocket” is a noun.
Where does the word “sprocket” come from?
The word “sprocket” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Italian. Origin uncertain; first recorded in the 1500s, possibly linked to Italian words for "spool" or "spur", or to English "spoke" and "spike".
How many meanings does “sprocket” have?
“Sprocket” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it.
